الذوات المحتملة لدى المراهقين الجانحين و غير الجانحين بالمدينة المنورة

Abstract EN

The present study aimed to reveal the content of possible selves (expected, hoped-for selves, and feared) in delinquent and non-delinquent adolescents in Madinah.

The researcher used the descriptive survey method, and the study tool was applied - after verifying its validity - on a sample consisting of (22) inmates from the social observation home, and (305) students from the secondary stage of the General Administration of Education in Madinah.

The expected selves for non-delinquent adolescents in Medina came in four categories : education, employment, relationships, and sports.

Their aspired selves centered around five categories : job, education, ma terials, relationships, and sports.

Their fear selves fell into six categories : job, education, religion, materials, and negative behaviors.

Regarding to the content of possible selves for delinquents, the results were concluded in four categories : job, relationships, education, and sports.

Their hoped-for selves came into five categories : job, religion, relationships, education, and sports.

Their fear selves centered on six categories : crimes, relationships, religion, health, sports, and employment.At the conclusion of his research, the researcher presented several rec ommendations, including strengthening positive possible selves and changing the negative ones through special ized training programs.

possible selves are a concept that can be modified and developed.